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DJ Buffonge
English footballer (born 1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Darren Raekwon McIntosh-Buffonge (born 7 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder.[4]
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Club career
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Manchester United
Buffonge started in the youth system of Arsenal, prior to making the move across his hometown to Fulham in 2010.[1][5][6] After five years with Fulham, Buffonge was signed by Manchester United's academy on trial ahead of the 2015–16 campaign.[7] After impressing the likes of Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and Paul Mcguinnes, the central midfielder penned his scholarship and professional terms on 13 November 2015; despite missing several months with a groin injury.[7] He left United on 30 June 2019 having not featured at first-team level, though did train with the senior squad on many occasions under Louis Van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and briefly Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .[5][8][9] In the months leading up to his departure, Buffonge had trials with EFL Championship duo Derby County and Bolton Wanderers.[10][11]
Spezia
On 9 August 2019, Buffonge moved abroad to join Italian Serie B side Spezia; penning a one-year contract, with the option of a further year.[2] He made his professional debut on 18 August in the Coppa Italia, replacing Delano Burgzorg after sixty-two minutes of a defeat to Sassuolo of Serie A.[4][12] His first Serie B appearance arrived a week later against Cittadella.[4]
Loan to Pergolettese
On 31 January 2020, he was loaned to Serie C club Pergolettese.[13] He made one league appearance, against Lecco on 9 February, before COVID-19 pandemic stopped that loan spell prematurely.[4]
NAC Breda
On 14 August 2020, Buffonge joined Dutch Eerste Divisie side NAC Breda.[14] His debut arrived on 29 August against Jong AZ, having replaced Moreno Rutten after eighty-five minutes of a 6–1 victory.[4] He scored his first senior goal whilst with the club, netting in a 4–1 win away to MVV Maastricht on 6 November.[4]
His contract was not extended after the 2021–22 season, making him a free agent.[15][16]
Telstar
In January 2023, Buffonge joined Eerste Divisie side Telstar.[17]
Emmen
On 25 January 2024, Buffonge joined Emmen on an amateur basis.[18]
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International career
Buffonge is eligible for England, Montserrat, Antigua & Barbuda, and Trinidad & Tobago. In February 2017, Buffonge was selected by Antigua and Barbuda for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship in Costa Rica.[19][20] However, Buffonge didn't appear at the tournament after being replaced by Ajani Thomas.[21] He was later called up to represent Montserrat for their 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign, before pulling out of the squad due to an injury sustained in a friendly against Miami United.
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Personal life
Buffonge's brother, Dajour, is also a footballer who played internationally for Montserrat.[citation needed]
Career statistics
- As of 26 February 2021.[4]
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References
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